The City of Florence, which had a population of 370,000 in 2010, is the capital city of the region of Tuscany. Florence is situated in a basin at the foot of the Senese Clavey Hills.

Florence is renowned as a significant historical centre and the city attracts millions of international tourists annually. Florence was one of the wealthiest cities in Medieval Europe and is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. In 1982, the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The International Studies Institute at Palazzo Rucellai in Florence conducts a sustainable agriculture and food systems program, and the Club of Florence has been established to further Corporate Governance philosophies and practices.